# Fatal NTSB investigations: Piper PA-20

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC26FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26FA057.md): Piper PA20 · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 18, 2026 · N7635K · Destroyed
  > On June 18, 2026, at approximately 1200, an experimental Piper PA-20 airplane, N7635K, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident about 44 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA11FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA210.md): Piper PA-20 · Elgin, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N7746K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB IAD98FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA044.md): Piper PA-20 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1998 · N2336A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his failure to attain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. Contributing was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and his misjudgment of wind information which resulted in a tailwind…
- [NTSB CHI94LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA337.md): Piper PA-20 · Greenville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N7061K · Substantial damage
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a seizure and/or loss of consciousness. A factor related to the accident was: the pilot's failure to properly report his medical information on his FAA medical application.
- [NTSB LAX92FA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA351.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Fort Bidwell, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1992 · N1974A · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering. Contributing to the accident was pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA91LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA182.md): Piper PA-20 · Ione, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N7066K · Destroyed
  > Inadequate clearance. A factor to the accident was: poor inflight planning.
- [NTSB CHI88FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA203.md): Piper PA-20 · Claypool, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N7791K · Destroyed
  > Pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a sufficient visual lookout and perform a pull up in time to avoid collision with a tree.
- [NTSB SEA87FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA178.md): Piper PA-20 · Chelan, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1987 · N6901K · Destroyed
  > The pilot was observed making a engine out landing at his private grass/dirt strip. The dirt strip is located on a plateau with the runway starting at the edge of the plateau. The aircraft impacted in a steep nose down attitude below the runway level on a…
- [NTSB BFO85FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA068.md): Piper PA-20-125 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1985 · N7372K · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated that the takeoff roll began about 2000 ft from the departure end of the 2300 ft sod rwy. The a/c lifted off from a 3-point attitude and climbed at a high angle of attack, 'mushing along' until it fell off on the rt wing and struck the ground…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG53](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG53.md): Piper PA-20 · Kenai, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N6957K · Destroyed
  > At 0837 the plt called Kenai tower & reported 8 mi west inbound for landing. At 0845 he reported that he would be landing on the beach. At 0847 he reported that he would not make the beach & would be going into the water. The acft & occupants were not…
- [NTSB NYC81FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA012.md): Piper PA-20 · East Berlin, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1980 · N7453K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA79FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA010.md): Piper PA-20 · Joseph, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 28, 1978 · N2411A · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC78FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA022.md): Piper PA-20 · Trading Bay, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1978 · N7151 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM044.md): Piper PA-20 · Lighthouse Pt, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1975 · N7427K · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA035.md): Piper PA-20 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 14, 1975 · N6965K · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75AL041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL041.md): Piper PA-20 · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 18, 1975 · N7056K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS032.md): Piper PA-20 · Drain, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 13, 1975 · N7691K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA74AS017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74AS017.md): Piper PA-20 · Oakesdale, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1973 · N7666K · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC73AA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA040.md): Cessna 180D · Cooper Ldg, AK · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1973 · N3156D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK001.md): Piper PA-20 · Mullen, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1970 · N7088K · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC001.md): Piper PA-20 · Mikado, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1970 · N1564A · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70A0033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70A0033.md): Piper PA-20 · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 15, 1969 · N7015K · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0004.md): Piper PA-20 · Penrose, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 11, 1969 · N7375K · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0095.md): Piper PA-20 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1969 · N7604K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0010.md): Piper PA-20 · Kingsdown, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1966 · N7602K · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0007.md): Piper PA-20 · Glide, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1966 · N6930K · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK66X0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK66X0141.md): Piper PA-20 · San Fillipi, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1966 · N7095K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC66A0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0113.md): Piper PA-20 · North Collins, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1966 · N7361K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC65A0054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65A0054.md): Piper PA-20 · Johnson, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 20, 1965 · N3584A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK65A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK65A0049.md): Piper PA20 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1965 · N7459K · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA65 0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA65%200063.md): Piper PA-20 · Batesville, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 13, 1964 · N7091K · Destroyed

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102002'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=7102002

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